Inga Swietec is not going to play for Poland within the last of subsequent month’s Billie Jean King Cup in Glasgow, world primary mentioned on Monday as she took situation with the game’s governing our bodies and their dealing with of the event calendar.
Sweetek helped Poland attain the ultimate in April, however the event can be held from November 8-13 this 12 months, only a day after the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.
“I’ve been thinking about this a lot and discussing it again with my team, but I won’t be able to play in the Billie Jean King Cup in Glasgow. And it makes me sad,” Pole mentioned on Instagram.
“I’m very sorry, as a result of I play for Poland at any time when doable and I all the time give my finest. It was an honor to play in Poland this 12 months and I hope to do it once more on the finish of the season.
“I am disappointed that the tennis governing bodies did not come to an agreement on something as basic as the tournament calendar, giving us only one day to travel around the world and change time zones.”
While the WTA Finals is organized by the ladies’s tennis physique, the Billie Jean King Cup – previously generally known as the Federation Cup – is run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
“This state of affairs just isn’t secure for our well being and may result in damage. I’m going to speak to the WTA and the ITF to vary one thing.”
“This situation is difficult not only for players like me, but mainly for the tennis fans who support our sport.”
The Billie Jean King Cup will characteristic 12 groups competing in 4 round-robin teams of three, with the winner of the group going to the semi-finals. Poland is in Group D together with the Czech Republic and the United States.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
